Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB800F

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was revealed 16 months before the WB800F which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH7 grades against the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 has got external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH7 versus the WB800F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and WB800F.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.